Almost everyone in the world today has heard the word Jihad, thanks to the media.This word has a very broad meaning and does not mean 'Holy War' as many people believe.
The meaning of the word Jihad is 'Striving'.It applies to any sort of activity made by any person because of love of God.It covers every aspect of a muslim's life. It is Jihad when a muslim is called upon to make an extra effort - for example, to get up before dawn in order to pray, to fast during Ramadan abstaining from all the things which would invalidate the fast.It is jihad when a person helps another, and goes out of their way to be a friend etc (the intention being to please God alone and not for anything else, if it is done with any other motive, it is NOT Jihad).For example, a person can lay down his life for his country without being religious at all - this is NOT Jihad.
It is reported that the Prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him) said: *"The most excellent jihad is that for the conquest of oneself." The soul is tempted to do certain things which are prohibited(haraam) at times and a person who strives to eradicate such thoughts and seeks refuge with God is doing Jihad by controlling his/her desires.
2006-12-08 10:09:10 · 8 answers · asked by amu_abdallaah 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Thank you for your explanation.Much needed for those who have been fed the false representation of Jihad.
2006-12-08 10:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sherzade 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
9/11, dont tell me people still think it was muslims who did that despite ALL the proof that it was something done by YOUR AMERICAN government foolish people.
You know Americans are QUICK to say muslims kill everyone but dont take NO kind of blame for there governments murder of muslims all across the globe.
The brother is trying to explain what Jihad really means so you will have a better understanding please when reading into islam have an open mind... this is a matter of hell and heaven and one should sincerely seek for the truth in hope they will be guided
2006-12-08 10:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually you are right and Wrong...
ji·had [ji-hahd] Pronunciation Key
–noun
1.a holy war undertaken as a sacred duty by Muslims.
2.any vigorous, emotional crusade for an idea or principle.
Also, jehad.
Islam An individual's striving for spiritual self-perfection.
Islam A Muslim holy war or spiritual struggle against infidels.
A crusade or struggle: "The war against smoking is turning into a jihad against people who smoke" (
[Arabic jihÄd, from jahada, to strive; see ghd in Semitic roots.]
n 1: a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels [syn: jehad, international jihad]
2: a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal [syn: jehad]
Also Jihad is a noun.. making it a person, place or thing.... "striving" is not a person, place, or thing.. it is an emotion
2006-12-08 10:19:01 · answer #3 · answered by Heather 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
not a bad explanation. jihad is what alot of muslim women are doing in america and around the world.....keeping theirselves covered w/ hijab or niqab. its a struggle. everyone does jihad everyday. keeping ur loved ones happy...for some its hard. their is so much . so jihad does NOT mean holy war. take care and may allah guide us all.
2006-12-08 10:43:54 · answer #4 · answered by covered beauty 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
There's often a huge difference between what people DO and what they SAY.
Jihad is an excellent example. It is almost always a violent, unthinking, uncompromising assault against others in the name of religion. Yet, at the same time, the assailants are whining that they are peaceful.
Go figure.
2006-12-08 10:23:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
The media only got it from you. Remember you are the one who knows your own language better than anyone.
Yes I knew about all of those things.
2006-12-08 10:16:37 · answer #6 · answered by Laela (Layla) 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
All I know is jihad was done on 911 when the twin towers were hit.....Maybe not the gehad you speak of but a gehad to attack America!
2006-12-08 10:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by TRUE GRIT 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Yes.
Jihad just means STRUGGLE.
Struggle to kill ALL who refuse to submit to the moon god allah.
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The Verse Of The Sword from Al-Tawbah
Fight and slay the pagans (infidels) wherever ye find them, and seize them,
beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem of war." - Sura 9:5
"Prophet, make war on unbelievers and hypocrites, and deal rigorously
with them." - Sura 9:73
"Let not the unbelievers think they will ever get away. They have not
the power to do so. Muster against them all the men and cavalry at
your command, so that you may strike terror into the enemy of Allah
and your enemy... Prophet, (Muhammed) rouse the faithful to arms!
If they (the non-Muslims) incline to peace (accept Islam) make
peace with them." - Sura 8:59
"If they reject your judgement, know that it is Allah's wish to scourge
them for their sins." - Sura 5:49
"Believers (Muslims), take neither Jews nor Christians to be your
friends: they are friends with one another.
Whoever of you seeks their friendship shall become one of their number,
and God does not guide (those Jewish and Christian) wrong-doers." - Sura 5:51
2006-12-08 10:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 4⤊ 6⤋